2024 Chefs & Artisans
Chef Christopher Garrett
Executive Chef at Seraphine
Serving: Chaurice Sausage, Etouffee, Popcorn Rice
Chef Benito Cantoran
CDFT (chef de food truck š) at Fat Bobs Tacos
Serving: Guajillo Adobo Goat Barbacoa
Wine Authority Raleigh Durham
Donating 2 cases of wine
“Wines you’ve never heard of from the wine nerds you know you can trustā
Susan Andrews, Auctioneer
Owner of SAM Auction & Realty Co. & Realtor with Realty ONE Group Aspire
Hello All, my name is Susan Andrews, and I am an auctioneer, owner of SAM Auction & Realty Co. and Realtor with Realty ONE Group Aspire. Born and raised in Eastern NC, my father was an auctioneer and became my introduction into this world that I love, work, and volunteer in today;
Chef David Lopez
Chef at Atomic Clock Brewing
Serving: Pork and Chicken Lumpia w/ a Citrus Sweet Chili and Fish Sauce
Chef Abby Bangs
Executive Chef, Mateo Bar de Tapas
Serving: Sherry braised Beef, w/ Green Tomato Mojo Verde
Loaf
- Artisanal breads
Robert Smith, Durham, NC
Photographer
Deputy Sheriff Billy Ayscue
Franklin Co. Deputy Sheriff
Lisa Michaelis, Pittsboro, NC
Artist
Culinary VIP – Sheri Castle
Renowned food author and host of the hit TV show, āThe Key Ingredientā
Chef Ashleigh Fleming
Community Culinary Director at Ripe for Revival
Serving: Butternut Squash Pozole w/ Braised NC Wagyu & Mini Masa Biscuit
Chef Kyle Wilkerson
Owner of Wilkerson Catering & Co.
Serving: Kale Salad With Pimento Cheese Stuffed Okra and Sorghum Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Cucumber, Candied Pecans w/ Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Chef Aaron Stumb & Students of Wake Tech Culinary Arts Program
Distinguished Family Member at Wake Tech Culinary Arts Program
Serving: Sheri Castleās āCold Pea Saladā & N/A Drinks
Durham Tech – Culinary Arts Program
Durham Tech Culinary Arts Program
Serving: Fresh NC Shrimp Cocktail
Chef Serge Falcoz-Vigne
Owner and Executive Chef of Bodega Tapas, Wine and Rum
Serving: Over couscous tabouleĢ, tchoutchouka sauce and tzatziki
Chef Patrick Cowden
Owner and Executive Chef of Farmhouse Cafe
Serving: Pinchito Spiced Lamb Rilette w/ pickled green tomato relish on Baguette
Chef Malik Williams
Chef de Cuisine at Lou Reda's an American Table and Tap@1918 | Chef and Owner at Thorns and Ivory
Serving: Smoked Beef Pot Pie, Cornmeal Crust, and Black Tea Demi
Chef Trenton Shank
Executive Chef
Serving: Ember Roasted Babaganoush w/ Summer Squash Succotash and Pickled Cucumber on a Kale Cracker
2022 Chefs & Food Artisans
Chef James Dutra
Harvest Restaurant
2019 Chefs & Food Artisans
Loaf
- Artisanal breads
Chef Joe Lumbrazo
Backyard Bistro
Chef Kim Hunter
Umma Dumpling
Chef Serge Falcoz-Vigne
Saint Jacques French Cuisine
Chef Jake Wood
Plates Neighborhood Kitchen
Chef John Oliver Evans
Funky Fresh Catering + Design
Chef Regan Stachler
Red Sauce Joint
Chef Michael Portanova
Cucciolo Osteria
Chef Kyle Wilkerson
Burlington Beer Works
Chef Jerome “Bones” Zimmer
Farm Table NC
Chef Kevin Goller
Pompieri Pizza
Lakeview Pecans
- Pecans
Baker’s Peanuts
- Peanuts
Salty Catch Seafood Company
- Shrimp
TOPO Distillery
- Whiskey Punch
Chef Michael Ward
Michael's Showside Grill